Topanga Library

Teens of Topanga! Join Librarian Craig for our January virtual teen book club meeting on January 28th at 3pm. We will be reading the novel We Were Liars! You can pick up your copy of the book and sign-up for this program by calling the library at 310.455.3480 or emailing Craig at cfischer @library.lacounty.gov (no spaces).

The holidays are here and we want to help you celebrate! Whether it’s selecting the perfect holiday novel or classic movie , or finding a COVID-friendly live experience, we’ve got you covered. Details: https://lacountylibrary.org/celebrate-the-holidays/

Teens of Topanga! Join us next Thursday, December 17th, at 3pm to learn how to make your own movies with the magic of stop motion animation! Colorful clay will come to life to tell your stories, using a simple, free app for tablets and phones. Tablets will be made available for the program. Email Craig the Librarian at CFischer @library.lacounty.gov (no spaces) or call the library at 310.455.3480! For ages 12-18

Join us next Tuesday, December 8th at 4:00 PM for our virtual program "Be Red Cross Ready: Home Fire and COVID-19 Safety." Learn how to prevent and prepare for home fires while protecting yourself from COVID-19 in this presentation from Red Cross subject matter experts. For teens and adults. Register for this virtual program here:... https://lacountylibrary.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do See more

Join our Work Ready program starting December 7 to find a job, build job skills, or seek out new career opportunities. Participation allows you to borrow a laptop and wireless hotspot kit, and attend 6-week sessions that include weekly virtual programs covering topics such as writing cover letters and preparing for job interviews. For more info: https://lacountylibrary.org/work-ready/

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is your opportunity to support the Library you love and make a difference for your community of readers, students, parents, jobseekers, and more. LA County Library is innovative, creative, and flexible continuing to provide essential service during these times. Join the Library Foundation in continuing to provide support for programs and services that benefit our community.... https://www.lacolibraryfoundation.org/contribute #givingtuesday #lacountylibrary #libraryfoundation

Learn to code with Minecraft! Topanga Library is teaming up with Two Bit Circus for a virtual program for teens this Thursday, November 19th at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Sign-up by emailing Teen Librarian Craig at: cfischer @library.lacounty.gov (no spaces) with the teen's name, library card number, and age. If you've lost your card number, please let Craig know.... This program is for ages 12-18.

Make-at-Home craft idea! Create your own personalized, miniature robot with recycled materials. Decorate it using aluminum foil, paper, stickers, and anything you please. Instructions: ... - Cover your box completely with foil or paper like you are wrapping a present to make the body. Use paper or leftover cardboard to create arms. -Cover those with foil or paper and tape them to the body. -Cut out eyes and a mouth using paper or create some with items like buttons, etc. -Use paper, markers/crayons and other items you like to decorate your robot and make it as flashy as you want. Want to take building robots to the next level? Check out the eBook, 30- Minute Robot Projects by Loren Bailey on @overdrive_libs. For more activities you can do at home, visit LACountyLibrary.org/Activities-At-Home/ #LACountyLibrary #MakerProgram #LearnAtHome #RecycledRobot #Robotics #Creativity